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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 22-8129 - In Support of Complete StreetsA RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY IN SUPPORT OF COMPLETE STREETS WHEREAS, the term "Complete Streets" describes a comprehensive, integrated transportation network with infrastructure and design that allows safe and convenient travel along and across streets for all users, including pedestrians, users and operators of public transit, bicyclists, persons with disabilities, seniors, children, motorists, users of green modes, and movers of commercial goods; and WHEREAS, the City of Downey recognizes that the planning and coordinated development of Complete Streets infrastructure provides benefits for local governments in the areas of infrastructure cost savings; public health; and environmental sustainability; and WHEREAS, the City of Downey acknowledges the benefits and value for the public health and welfare of reducing vehicle miles traveled and increasing transportation by walking, bicycling, and public transportation; and WHEREAS, the State of California has emphasized the importance of Complete Streets by enacting the California Complete Streets Act of 2008 (also known as AB 1358), which requires that when cities or counties make substantive revisions to the circulation elements of their general plans, they identify how they will provide for the mobility needs of all users of the roadways, as well as through Deputy Directive 64, in which the California Department of Transportation explained that it "views all transportation improvements as opportunities to improve safety, access, and mobility for all travelers in California and recognizes bicycle, pedestrian, and transit modes as integral elements of the transportation system"; and WHEREAS, the California Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006 (known as AB 32) sets a mandate for the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in California, and the Sustainable Communities and Climate Protection Act of 2008 (known as SB 375) requires emissions reductions through coordinated regional planning that integrates transportation, housing, and land -use policy, and achieving the goals of these laws will require significant increases in travel by public transit, bicycling, and walking; and WHEREAS, numerous California counties, cities, and agencies have adopted Complete Streets policies and legislation in order to further the health, safety, welfare, economic vitality, and environmental wellbeing of their communities; and WHEREAS, the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro), through its Metro Complete Streets Policy, requires that all jurisdictions address complete streets policies at the local level through the adoption of a complete streets resolution, complete streets policy, orthrough the adoption of a general plan that complies with the California Complete Streets Act of 2008 to be eligible for Metro Capital Grant funds; and WHEREAS, the City of Downey therefore, in light of the foregoing benefits and considerations, wishes to improve its commitment to Complete Streets and desires that its streets form a comprehensive and integrated transportation network promoting safe and convenient travel for all users while preserving flexibility, recognizing community context, and using design guidelines and standards that support best practices. NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: MW-WA OMNI SECTION 2. The City Council has carefully considered Complete Streets policies and procedures and, at the next substantial revision of the City of Downey General Plan Circulation Element, will incorporate Complete Streets policies and principles consistent with the California Complete Streets Act of 2008 (AB 1358). SECTION 3. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution which shall be effective •f its adoption - APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 13 th day of December, 2022 C-1- DIA M. FROK&fA, Mayor utff4g I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was adopted by the City Council of the City of Downey at a Regular meeting held on the 13 th day of December, 2022 by the following vote, to wit: AYES: • Members, Sosa, Trujillo, Frometa NOES: • Members: None. ABSENT: • Members', Alvarez ABSTAIN, Council Members: None.